6-year-old Ansonia girl killed by vehicle is mourned

Updated 1:45 pm, Friday, August 21, 2015

A gofundme page was set up for Six-year-old Nyah Marcano, who was killed when the vehicle she was riding in crashed in Route 8 in Shelton Monday, Aug. 17, 2015.

A gofundme page was set up for Six-year-old Nyah Marcano, who was killed when the vehicle she was riding in crashed in Route 8 in Shelton Monday, Aug. 17, 2015.

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6-year-old Ansonia girl killed by vehicle is mourned

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ANSONIA — Ansonia officials and the Valley Boys and Girls Club are asking for prayers and support for the family of a 6-year-old girl who was killed after being struck by a vehicle Thursday afternoon near Hughes Circle.

“The driver of the vehicle was Gaetan DomPierre, 54, of Hoinski Way in Ansonia,’’ the police department spokesman said Friday afternoon. “No charges have been filed at this time and this investigation continues.’’

Police received numerous 911 calls at around 4:45 p.m. Thursday regarding a pedestrian hit on Ford Street, according to a press release from Lt. Andrew Cota.

When officers and emergency personnel arrived, they found the girl being tended to by neighbors. The victim, an Ansonia resident, was visiting a friend at the time. Police say she was playing in a small plastic wagon that somehow rolled into the road, where she was struck.

The girl was transported to Griffin Hospital, where she was later pronounced dead.

“It is a sad day for all of us at the Boys & Girls Club of the LNV. One of our youngest members of our Smilow unit, 6 year old Leah Rondon earned her angel wings today. She was a beautiful, energetic young girl that was always smiling. The Rondon family needs our support and prayers at this sorrowful time. Hug the ones you love, and hold dear the moments we all share with each other. You will be missed very much.”

Leah’s death was the second Ansonia 6-year-old killed in accident in less than a week.

Nyah Marcano was killed on Tuesday when the car she was riding in overturned near Exit 12 on Route 8 in Shelton.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the families, friends and loved ones of these two children,” said Merlone.

Ansonia public schools are working with Mayor David Cassetti and several city departments and agencies to provide support for the families of two six-year-old children who lost their lives in car accidents this week.

Cassetti and other officials visited Leah‘s home on Jason Wright Drive on Friday morning.

Grief counseling session are also planned. Grief counselors will also be available today and next week at the two schools. Parents are asked to call the school for services: Mead School, 203-736-5090, and Prendergast School, 203-736-5080.